Curtis Hall

11/2/2017

Curtis Hall, Wyncote, Pa.

Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis, the publishing magnate who created the Saturday Evening Post and the Ladies Home Journal among others, once entertained in this ballroom. It's a lovely space, ornate and bright with all of its windows. The grounds are vast and filled with wonderful trees.

As I explore the sites of Cheltenham this one in particular has personal significance to me. In high school, I would walk to Curtis Arboretum to get out into nature. And, following that affection for the place, when I got married, we chose Curtis Hall for our wedding reception. On a most perfect July day we had this place to ourselves. It was amazing.

2 Comments

Lynn Rosen

11/2/2017 05:46:22 pm

This is so pretty, Julia. I love this building and I love how you've portrayed it. It's a special place. So this was the ballroom of what was once a larger house?
Loving your series of outdoor pieces!

Julia

11/3/2017 08:05:04 am

Thanks, Lynn. Yes, before it was given to the township Cyrus's daughter had the rest of the building demolished. It stood within all of the existing stone balustrades. So the huge Elm tree (not pictured) to the left of the front door now stands in place of the original house.

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